Audibility requirements for sirens, whistles, and bells; use of siren
Sec. 3. An authorized emergency vehicle may be equipped with
a siren, whistle, or bell capable of emitting sound audible under
normal conditions from a distance of not less than five hundred (500)
feet and of a type approved by the state police department. The siren
may not be used except when the vehicle is operated as follows:
(1) In response to an emergency call.
(2) In the immediate pursuit of an actual or suspected violation
of the law. In this case, the driver of the vehicle shall sound the
vehicle's siren when reasonably necessary to warn pedestrians
and other drivers of the vehicle's approach.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.7.
Last modified: May 27, 2006